Wines

***** 38% OFF!! ***** 91 - Robert Parker smooth, round with a good structure. Very persisting aftertaste of red fruits* " The 2004 Balifico (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon) presents herbs, bell pepper, spiced black pepper, cassis and blackberries, with a lovely, expressive personality and finessed tannins on the finish. Although it is structured and full-bodied, owing to the relatively high altitude it remains somewhat...  

****** 37% OFF!! ****** 91 by Wine & Spirits! " This reflects the vintage in its beefy richness, while it follows Cáceres's modern style in the polish and elegance of its tannin. The fruit develops definition with air, tasting of tiny cherries and red currants. For the cellar, or give it time in a decanter for lamb chops off the grill." (W) "Dark, ruby red colour. Dense bouquet combining toasted notes, tobacco and a...  

For decades, choosing from among kosher wines has been a haphazard affair. Consumers face a dizzying array of increasingly expensive wines of unknown character, and uncertain quality. Since the early 1980s, the Concord grape has give way to the more familiar Cabernets and Chardonnays of the non-kosher wine world, and kosher consumers have begun to cultivate qualitative preferences beyond super cheap and super sweet. Now, however, Rogov’s Guide...  

SANTA MARIA, Calif., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, the editors of Wine Enthusiast magazine - one of America's most well-respected wine, food and travel publications - taste thousands of wines from all over the world. Of those numerous wines, only one receives the highest honors in Wine Enthusiast's annual "Top 100" list.  

La Bottega Enoteca Sociale is having a Holiday Wine Tasting, tonight, December 3. From 5:30 to 7:30 pm, enjoy highly rated wines from Argentina, all of which make excellent holiday gifts.Wines in the tasting include:2007 Ruca Malen Yauquen Chardonnay2006 Ruca Malen Malbec2007 Oyikil Malbec2007 Oyikil Cabernet Sauvignon2005 Caligore Staccato Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec blend2006 Chateau Careras Cabernet SauvignonAn array of Cheeses, Meats...  

The Wine Spectator experts made 17,000 blind tastings on their way to ranking the Top 100 wines for 2009. Landing on the prestigious list were two Sonoma Valley producers — Landmark Vineyards and Gloria Ferrer. Kenwood’s Landmark Vineyards’ 2006 Steel Plow Syrah ranked number 19. Gloria Ferrer’s Sonoma Brut, the only California sparkling wine to make [...]  

Winethief.co.uk Mt Rosa Pinot Noir 2003 Black Saxon Range [MRPN0301] - Unscrewing the cap the aroma of red berries just bursts from the bottle. There is more to the nose than simple berries though - it has a delicious complexity coupling those berries with plums, currants and a touch of fresh herbs.  

Fermentation tanks. Tsantali Vineyards & Winery, Halkidiki, Macedonia, Greece.-Greece Macedonia Wine & Vineyards Stock photography samples, by Per Karlsson, BKWine.Use the image SEARCH function to find more relevant photos.Macedonia is a region in Northern Greece, bordering to Macedonia-FYROM and Albania. It is one of the premier quality wine regions in Greece. It has seen many young and ambitious winemakers bringing established wineries to...  

Just beneath Wine Spectator's radar sit some of the most under-valued Savignon Blancs and Cabernet blends. Here's a guide on enjoying five wineries before they get famous. Fill up the tank and leave D.C. for some tannin-filled crushings worth the trip.Contributor: Rebecca BredholtPublished: Dec 03, 2009  

guardian.co.ukForty fantastic wines for Christmasguardian.co.uk2005 d'Arry's Original Grenache/Shiraz (£8.99, 14.5%, The Co-op, Oddbins) You might not look to McLaren Vale for subtlety, but what you do get is plenty of ...and more »  

The Canadian PressWine of the Week: Parcel 41, Napa Valley, Merlot 2005/2006Dallas Morning NewsThe hard part can be finding a wine between these merlot extremes – like this Napa Valley wine with a very un-Napa Valley price tag. ...Wine Buzz: 'Modified négociant' hits mark for high quality and low pricesSacramento BeePremium producers say story on kosher wines isn't short and sweet anymoreThe Canadian Pressall 17 news articles »  

NAPA, CALIF. By MICHELLE LOCKE For The Associated Press Vintner Ernie Weir wants to make one thing perfectly clear. Yes, his wines are kosher. But first and foremost, they are award-winning Napa Valley wines. "Some people ask about kosher; we explain it to them. Some people don't ask about . . .Full Story  

Woody Creek Cellars is a small batch Colorado winery that produces premium wines that can compete against wine industry powerhouses. Vinter Kevin Doyle uses Old-World Methods to produce chemical-free Artisan wines from locally grown grape varietals.Contributor: G. KunkelPublished: Nov 30, 2009  

This week, we turned to the workhorse of the Southern Rhone, the Cotes du Rhone. by David Kirkpatrick In France's southern Rhone Valley, Grenache dominates the blends. The best-known wine is from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, which is typically the most expensive as well. But in a particularly fine vintage like 2007, the quality spreads. With that in mind, we turned to the workhorse of the Southern...  

Thanksgiving morning I started our day with crab omelets with an asparagus spear for color and a brilliant bright red caviar garnish. The wine--Prosecco with peach nectar. Nice way to start the morning once the bird was stuffed.I am breathing this Malbec for dinner along with two other offerings to be blogged later.This wine is a deep purple to black cherry with aromas of huge jammy, black berry and sweet dark berry fruit.Palate--Plush...